Will a California Court Finally Follow Through? In this clip from The DYOJO Podcast Episode 123, Jon Isaacson dives into a heated legal battle between Tong and State Farm Insurance over a denied water damage claim. While claims games, tricks, and denials is nothing new, the discussion unpacks escalating tensions, including allegations of discovery violations and obstruction by State Farm. Despite a court order to release documents, a protective order protects proprietary details, while policyholders push for sanctions over delays. Jon also highlights the critical role of industry associations, regional events, and educational outreach for contractors navigating insurance work. Plus, get insights on networking, skill-building, and doing the job right—along with a shoutout to Jon’s books and podcast for trades professionals. Watch this 5 minute episode recap, read the blog post from Merlin Law Group, and keep an eye on Tong vs. State Farm. Listen to TDP on Spotify Listen to TDP on AppleWatch TDP clips on YouTube

Are you a contractor caught in the crossfire of red tape and denied claims? In our latest podcast, Who's The Bigger Headache for Contractors: The Government or Insurance?, we will review two headlines that discuss this complex issue. Not surprisingly, these two rebuild issues both are hatched in the beautiful state of California. While the land and ocean views are unmatched, unfortunately so is the bureaucracy. Episode Includes:

• How Long will it take to Rebuild Los Angeles?
• State Farm Plays Games (AGAIN) with Water Protocols
• 11 People You Should Never Trust
• What is a Trade Association?
• 50 States, 50 Faces Challenge

This clip from Episode 123 of The DYOJO Podcast discusses tips for training team members to minimize the impact of mistakes in the field.

The DYOJO Podcast episode 122 focuses on project management, offering resources for career development and team guidance.

Host Jon Isaacson promotes a book for aspiring project managers and another for entry-level professionals, emphasizing their utility for company growth.

The podcast discussion highlights the importance of a master noting system for project updates, suggesting a simple Google Doc for tracking tasks and customer interactions. This method helps maintain project oversight and efficiency.

In Episode 122 of The DYOJO Podcast we dive into the fundamentals of construction project management, breaking down what it takes to complete projects on scope, on budget, and on time.

Listeners will learn about key milestones like understanding the contracted scope, meeting deadlines, maintaining quality, ensuring site safety, and keeping clients happy.

Whether you're part of a small team or a large organization, we discuss the critical role of project managers and how clear communication, thorough documentation, and efficient task management are essential for success.

Discover practical tips, such as rereading contracts, breaking down projects step by step, and using tools like CRM systems and Google Docs to stay on top of project updates.

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This clip from Episode 122 of The DYOJO Podcast introduces six keys to success for construction project managers. The discussion emphasizes the importance in completing tasks on scope, budget, and schedule.

The video highlights the multifaceted role of project management. Key milestones for success include delivering the agreed-upon scope, meeting the client timeline, providing quality controls, and maintaining a safe, orderly worksite. Project managers play a critical role in achieving client satisfaction and profitability which are crucial for business continuity.

Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. Join host Jon Isaacson as we explore contractor stories, experiences, and best practices to help listeners thrive in the skilled trades.

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This video clip from Episode 121 of The DYOJO Podcast emphasizes the importance of project management, stressing the need to complete projects on scope, on budget, and on time to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

It highlights the challenges in planning, executing, and adapting to changes, and the consequences of failing to meet these benchmarks, such as financial repercussions and damage to reputation. The discussion also touches on the necessity of effective communication and tracking legitimate change orders.

Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. Join host Jon Isaacson as we explore contractor stories, experiences, and best practices to help listeners thrive in the skilled trades.

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Episode 121 of The DYOJO Podcast focuses on the challenges of project management in construction, emphasizing the need for profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key metrics for success include completing projects on scope, on budget, and on time. Various scenarios of lackluster outcomes were examined, such as projects that are on budget and on schedule but off scope (potentially leading to fraud), or projects that are on schedule and on scope but off budget due to unmanaged scope creep.

This conversation highlights the importance of clear communication, proper planning, and timely capture of change orders to avoid financial and reputational issues.

Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. Join host Jon Isaacson as we explore contractor stories, experiences, and best practices to help listeners thrive in the skilled trades.

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KEYWORDS

• Construction project management
• Managing scope creep in construction
• On-time, on-budget project delivery
• Construction profitability tips
• Avoiding project management pitfalls
• Effective communication in construction projects
• Change order management strategies
• Customer satisfaction in construction
• Construction planning best practices
• Reputation management for contractors